Etymology: Cornus: Latin cornu for "horn," probably referring to the hardness of the wood
Plants: perennial, to 30' tall tree; stems smooth, greenish bark
Leaves: alternate, stalked, clusters at ends of the branches, oval-ovate, rounded base, 2"-4" long
Flowers: white, 4-parted; inflorescence a branched cluster (cyme); blooms May-June
Fruits: blue berry
Habitat: woods, woods edges
Conservation Status: Native